Lead us not into temptation.
Welcome to the faith-based content from Smart Families. Below, you will find the Be Not Afraid newsletter, a monthly spiritual resource that aligns with Christian values and upholds our God-given dignity.
All technologies can be used for good and for evil, the question is, “What about the current state of mobile internet makes us think it’s being used for good?” If you can “tell a tree by its fruit”, then smartphones are an addiction, loneliness, and depression machine.
We know our norms resonate well with Christians. It seems obvious to a Christian that the more authentically human we live our lives, the more content we will be. We were designed by God to be a human species that physiologically develops a certain way. We have even been divinized as a species by Christ’s incarnation, which is why Christians have such a strong belief in our innate human dignity. Christian values like humility, self-sacrifice, and even acknowledging evil exists are less prevalent as our culture gets more hedonistic and inwardly focused. It is no surprise to a Christian that inauthentic connection leads to the loneliness and depression we see today.
We will be circulating monthly content to our private Christian schools and churches that lay out the moral imperative to take action on this issue to protect not just our children’s health but the souls of all members of the family. These newsletters are also available here on the website below for everyone to read. We will also be posting weekly (10-15 min) devotionals every Friday through our Social Media that can be used together as a family or as an individual to reaffirm your family’s countercultural decisions.
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Addiction and God's saving grace
No parent wants their child to be uncontrollably addicted to a substance or device.
In today's competitive world, parents face immense pressure to keep up. However, our children are blessed to have loving parents and supportive schools and churches. So let’s take a deep breath and be mindful when exposing our children to technology and screens, as physiological addiction is a preventable outcome that can derail even the best-laid plans.
“For I take delight in the law of God, in my inner self, but I see in my members another principle at war with the law of my mind, taking me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members.” - Romans 7:22-23
Evil exists
At Smart Families we spend a lot of time educating families about the dangers of manipulative uses of technology and how the outcomes of this disordered human nature leads to so many problems in our own lives and especially the lives of our children before their brains mature. We also believe there is a moral imperative that few are willing to say.
“Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5: 8